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Test Code LAB213 Synovial Fluid Crystals

Important Note

Can only accept Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA) (liquid anticoagulant) for EDTA collection. Lavendar K2EDTA (powder anticoagulant) this container is unacceptable.

Department

HEMATOLOGY

Collection Requirements

Fresh synovial fluid with or without anticoagulants.

NO POWDERED ANTICOAGULANTS.

Deliver ASAP to lab.

Primary Collection Container

Red (No Gel)

Alternate Collection Container

Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)

Transport

Synovial fluid ambient

Preferred Transport Temperature

Ambient

Processing

Keep at room temperature.

Stability

Ambient: 6 hours

Minimum Testing Volume

1.0 mL

Reference Range

No crystals observed.

Methodology

Microscopic

Performed

Sunday – Saturday

Reported

As completed

CPT Codes

89060

Unacceptable Conditions

Do not Freeze.